Medical Director

Job Description POSITION: Medical Director SCHEDULE: Part‑Time FACILITY: Northern Regional Jail LOCATION: Moundsville, WV. A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck. Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest correctional health care providers. Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services. The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds. In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient’s first experience with quality, compassionate health care. We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day. When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career. You also become part of a team—a family—whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves. You change lives. You make a difference. If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE … then look at Wexford Health. Position Summary Under administrative and clinical supervision of the Regional Medical Director, the Site Medical Director is responsible for promoting and providing high‑quality medical care. Works collegially and cooperatively with the Regional Medical Director, other physicians, physician extenders, dentists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and any other medical professionals working within the medical facilities at the site. Actively participates in discussions regarding the resolution of problems related to quality of care, patient safety issues and patient complaints/grievances arising at their site. Responsible for maintaining utilization management and clinical practice standards through the application of the organization’s clinical criteria. Participates in the development of medical/clinical policies and case consultation to clinical staff when asked. Maintains the highest level of medical quality and service at the assigned site and represents organization clinical philosophy to patients, providers, facility personnel, and the community. Utilizes electronic medical record system as applicable throughout the scope of duties and responsibilities. Responsibilities Participate in Clinical Case/Disease Management initiatives Treat difficult to manage patients with chronic disease. Utilize Corporate clinical experts to assist in chronic disease management. Review all patients to be presented at Collegial Review for off‑site/specialty care; prepare and present cases at the Collegial Review. Ensure that no backlogs occur for chronic care clinics and sick call by working with site providers and site manager. Ensure appropriate infirmary care is delivered; supervise infirmary rounds. Review care plans for all patients returning from hospitalizations, ER runs, and off‑site specialty care visits. Review and sign‑off on labs daily. Provide clinical supervision (a leader and mentor for) staff physicians and mid‑level providers at the site level. Work closely with the site manager to ensure successful, efficient, and effective patient care. Responsive to Corporate, State‑wide, Regional Medical Directors, and Regional and Site Managers. Check email at least twice daily; respond to the Agency Medical Director with guidance from the Regional and State‑wide Medical Directors. Address medical grievances with assistance of Site Managers. Communicate regularly with dentists, mental health professionals, and optometrists on site to develop a more holistic approach to health care for our patients. Responsibly communicate clinical and administrative issues to Site Manager and Regional Medical Director quickly and efficiently. Develop corrective action plans for clinical and administrative deficiencies in conjunction with the Site and Regional Managers and Regional Medical Director. Perform death and case reviews prior to sending these reviews to the Regional Medical Director. Perform peer reviews on Medical Directors/providers from other facilities. Participate in monthly reviews of off‑site care, DME utilization, provider prescriptive practice, laboratory, and x‑ray services for their site in conjunction with the State‑wide Medical Director, Regional Medical Director and Corporate Director of Pharmacy Services or designee. Meet with the Warden/AWP regularly and develop good working relationships with security. Assist staffing in provider recruiting initiatives. Participate in provider training. Participate in audits. Ensure site clinical coverage; share in after‑hours and weekend call duties. Other duties as assigned by the State‑wide and Regional Medical Directors. Job Requirements LICENSURE: Current West Virginia Medical license; Current West Virginia Controlled Substance license; Current DEA. CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification required; CCHP certification preferred. EDUCATION: Medical Degree required. Board certified or board eligible preferred. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of clinical experience preferred. Prior experience with use of electronic medical record system. EOE/M/F/D/V #J-18808-Ljbffr